Reviews for the Lenovo Thinkpad X200

80%Lenovo X200 Tablet ReviewSource: SlashgearStill, $1,689 is the cost of entry for the multitouch X200 Tablet, and you’re getting a sturdy, reliable machine that’s all set for what we keep getting told is the next phase in finger-control. How relevant that is to you depends very much on what you plan to do with your notebook, of course, and though we’d argue multitouch makes more sense on the X200 Tablet than it does on the T400s, it’s still taking a niche device into an even narrower market. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2009Rating:Total score: 80%

Adding multitouch, Windows 7, and faster processor options to the original ThinkPad X200 Tablet makes this system even more compelling than before, and its $2,075 price makes it even more of a bargain. While it’s a bit bulkier than the Dell Latitude XT2, the extra mass is a worthy compromise given this ThinkPad’s longer battery life, better performance, and lower price tag. We can imagine executives, physicians, and other mobile professionals walking around with their X200 Tablets in portrait mode, and using the incredible handwriting recognition and enticing multitouch gestures to take notes, surf the Web, and work on important projects.

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Multi-TouchSource: Computer ShopperAs we found in our testing of the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Multi-Touch, the advanced touch-screen abilities built into the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system are a welcome convenience in a traditional clamshell notebook. But touch is absolutely essential in a tablet, so we were eager to get our hands on the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Multi-Touch. Its new-generation panel and handy Lenovo SimpleTap utility make an already excellent tablet even better. The addition of Windows 7 and a superb touch screen make the already excellent X200 Tablet even more usable. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2009Rating: display: 90%

80%Lenovo ThinkPad X200 TabletSource: Mobile Tech ReviewAmong 12-inch Tablet notebooks, the ThinkPad X200t stands out with its build quality and good software. Though the ULV processor can’t compete with more powerful low voltage Core 2 Duo processors that are standard on most Intel-based notebooks, it ensures light weight and long battery life. The lack of an internal optical drive can be limiting however, and adding an external drive increases cost, travel weight and bulk. The finger touchable screen looks great at max brightness and the notebook runs quiet and cool. If you are looking for an ultra-light Tablet with wide range of connectivity options, the ThinkPad X200t should be on your short list. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2009Rating:Total score: 80%

Lenovo - ThinkPad X200 reviewSource: IT ReviewsLenovo's laptops aren't exactly designed for those looking for cheap bargains, but if you do decide to shell out for the ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC you'll get a computer with plenty of interesting features. This is a beautifully made notebook with a stunning screen and very usable keyboard. It is small and light, and the hard drive in our review sample was easily big enough. But with no optical drive and average battery life the price seems hefty.Preis 40, Ausstattung 80, Display 80, Mobilität 60 Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2009Rating: price: 40% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 60%

Lenovo ThinkPad X200Source: PC AuthorityPartner the X200 with a docking station and an external display and it can replace your office PC. Sling it in a bag and its extended battery life and light weight make it a perfect travelling companion. There simply is no better business ultraportable.Mobilität sehr gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2009Rating: mobility: 90%

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 reviewSource: TechradarLenovo's ThinkPad range has produced some of the most versatile business machines available, and the sturdy ThinkPad X200 (£1321 inc. VAT) continues this trend. It's the first 12.1-inch ThinkPad we've seen to feature a widescreen aspect ratio, and the 1280 x 800-pixel resolution allows you to fit two documents side by side with ease. Colours are bright and easy to see in all conditions, with reflections kept to a minimum by the matt TFT finish. Graphics are handled by an integrated Intel chip. Although it lacks the style of some other machines, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 more than makes up for it in quality and usability.Verarbeitung gut, Display gut, Mobilität gut, Leistung schlecht Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/03/2009Rating: performance: 40% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

The ThinkPad X200 is a great tool for the business user on the move. What it lacks in style it more than makes up for in quality, with no need to shout about its abilities. It’s also a much cheaper alternative to the larger ThinkPad X300. If you don’t mind leaving the optical drive at home, it’s well worth a look. The outstanding keyboard, impressive battery life and great mobility particularly impressed.

83%Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Source: PC ProIntel's Centrino 2 technology heralds a quiet revolution. It's brought desktop-level power to ultraportables without harming battery life, and both the X200 and the Sony VAIO Z-Series show that you can buy a 1.5kg laptop that can also be your main PC. What is surprising, however, is the price. Even though you can't yet buy X200 units, you can pre-order a well-specified one (P8400 processor, 2GB RAM and 160GB hard disk) for £950 exc VAT, while the best price for our top-end NR35TUK review unit is £1,145.5 von 6, Preis zufriedenstellend, Leistung gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2008Rating:Total score: 83% price: 70% performance: 80%

80%Lenovo ThinkPad X200 12-inch Ultraportable Laptop PC Source: Comp ReviewsLenovo's X300 is in response to those looking for a high quality Ultraportable without the extreme price of the ThinkPad X300. Even though the X200 doesn't feature an optical drive, the system's dimensions and weight are nearly the same as the X300. What the X200 does provide though is some of the fastest performance in the ultraportable market and at a relatively reasonable price.4 von 5, Leistung sehr gut, Mobilität mäßig Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/15/2008Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 60%

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Ultraportable Notebook Source: Hot HardwareThe Lenovo ThinkPad X200 is a remarkably good performer for its class. In nearly all of our benchmarks the X200 was able to claim the top spot. The X200's Centrino 2 platform and Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40GHz processor lends it plenty of performance prowess and it excelled as a result in all of our benchmarks. Despite being a compact little ultraportable, the X200 packs a large performance punch and we found that it performed very well in all productivity and communications tasks. The X200 is also no slouch when it comes to multimedia. The new Intel GMA X4500 can off-load all of the major HD codecs off the CPU and decode them in hardware.Preis exzellent, Verarbeitung exzellent, Leistung gut, Mobilität gut, Ausstattung sehr gut Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/26/2008Rating: price: 95% performance: 80% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95%

80%Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Source: Digital TrendsThe X200 improves upon the X61 in several significant ways without diminishing its number one selling point: weight. Most notably, the transition to a widescreen manages to nudge the notebook just out of the size category that might be called “annoyingly small” and into a more comfortable range. The $1,199 USD price tag places it a cool grand below the X300, and with more grunt under the hood, too. Due to its lack of an optical drive, we probably wouldn’t recommend buying the X200 as a sole do-it-all machine, but for lightweight travelers, this systems hard to beat. 8 von 10, Leistung gut, Verarbeitung herausragend, Preis gut Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/11/2008Rating:Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 95%

80%Laptop Review: Lenovo x200 Source: Laptop LogicToday we’re putting the Lenovo x200 through it’s course. The x200 is the smaller brother to the now infamous x300, and an upgrade to the x61 series of earlier years (best in class for ultraportable as far as we’re concerned). Although being smaller, and lacking an optical drive, the x200 doesn’t seem too tiny nor as thin as the x300, and developing most of it’s hardships with the battery bay and standard tracking devices. Of course, this is a very near end pre-consumer level model we’re reviewing, so I’m sure things have gotten ironed out as soon as this review hits the shelf as far as fit and finish is concerned (more at the end of the review on that).4 von 5, Ausstattung gut, Mobilität mäßig, Display gut, Leistung mäßig Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2008Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 60%

83%Lenovo Thinkpad X200Source: PC WorldThe X200 feels tough as nails, thanks to a magnesium alloy lid and bottom. A crash-proof solid-state hard drive up to 64GB is optional (we got a standard 160GB platter-based hard drive, however). For future upgrading the X200's two memory chip slots are located in an easy-to-access bottom compartment, and the hard drive can be removed from the right side of the unit after unscrewing one bottom screw. A full array of wireless communications options come built in: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WWAN, and even GPS. Before the end of the year Lenovo should offer WiMax, too--and a tablet version of the X200. But if all you need is the world's best travel laptop right now, you're looking at it.83 von 100, Mobilität gut, Leistung sehr gut Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2008Rating:Total score: 83% performance: 90% mobility: 80%

While the X200 has a lot going for it, it does necessitate a few tradeoffs typical of the ultraportable class. First and foremost, unlike the pricier X300, the notebook doesn't have a built-in optical drive. You'll have to invest in a USB-based external drive or opt for Lenovo's snap-on UltraBase accessory, which adds a modular bay for a CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD±RW, or Blu-ray drive or a second battery second hard disk.

The small size of the X200 also means there was only room for the familiar ThinkPad TrackPoint pointing stick, not the touchpad most portable users have grown accustomed to. And while the notebook's built-in speaker is fine for personal use, you'll want to rely on your projector's speakers if you're given a presentation in any but the smallest conference room.

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 ReviewSource: Notebookreview.comThe ThinkPad X200 is a very worthy successor to the ThinkPad X61. The amazing battery life capabilities and cool and quiet running performance are real highlights. Having so much power in a small package while still maintaining a cool and quiet computing experience further adds to the impressiveness there. The ThinkPad X200 is also durable enough to last a very long time even with the most abusive of owners, shoving the X200 in a tightly packed bag and then physically forcing it under seat 21A on the plane won't cause this laptop harm. The downsides are that there's no optical drive like you get with the ThinkPad X300 and no touchpad for those that prefer that style of input. The removal of FireWire and then no built-in DisplayPort, HDMI or DVI port could be a deterrent for some. The all black and professional look has stood the test of time and looks both clean and professional, we like it, but those business people demanding their IT department to support the Apple iPhone might just care about how cool their laptop looks too.

ThinkPad X200 ReviewSource: Notebooks.comThe X200 is a classy business notebook that leaves little to complain about, especially considering its price point. The X200 will be available on August 5 directly from Lenovo and through channel resellers.Mobilität gut, Emissionen sehr gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2008Rating: mobility: 80% emissions: 90%

80%Lenovo ThinkPad X200Source: PC Mag The ThinkPad X300, introduced last February, is easily Lenovo's greatest gem. But though it's as close to an impossible act to follow as an ultraportable can get, it has one major flaw—it costs $3,000! This was done, presumably, to give its other X-Series siblings such as the ThinkPad X200 ($1,199, direct) room to flourish. The X200 isn't likely to trump the X300 anytime soon, but it does have several things that make it a terrific business ultraportable.
The wide-aspect Lenovo ThinkPad X200 delivers outstanding performance numbers without sacrificing battery life.4 von 5, Leistung sehr gut, Mobilität mäßig Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2008Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 60%

80%Lenovo ThinkPad X200Source: Laptop MagThe Lenovo ThinkPad X200 is an excellent lightweight notebook for mobile professionals who demand the business essentials: security, durability, and lengthy battery life. Although some may prefer an optical drive or a slightly larger display, the power of the Centrino 2 platform combined with the usual ThinkPad excellence makes this one of the best ultraportables around.4 von 5, Mobilität gut, Leistung gut Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2008Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%

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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

P8600:

Fast but still not overpriced dual core CPU. For most games and multimedia applications sufficient and due to the 25W TDP even for smaller notebooks useable.

This screen diagoal is quite large for tablets but small for subnotebooks. Some convertibles are also represented with that size.

Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.

This weight is typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal.

Lenovo: Lenovo ( "Le" as in the English word legend and "novo" (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. From 2004, the company has been the largest laptop manufacturer in China and got the fourth largest manufacturer worldwide after the acquisition of IBM's PC division in 2005. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company also produces monitors, projectors, servers, etc.

In 2011, Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer, owned the majority of the company. In 2014, Lenovo took over Motorola Mobility, which gave them a boost in the smartphone market.

From 2014 to 2016 Lenovo's market share in the global notebook market was 20-21%, ranking second behind HP. However, the distance decreased gradually. In the smartphone market, Lenovo did not belong to the Top 5 global manufacturers in 2016.

80.07%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.